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Low-Calorie Broccoli Soup

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A pureed broccoli soup recipe that is low in calories (only 64 per serving!) gives you a serving of vegetables and a quick and tasty meal. Use a good olive oil and this soup provides a delicious creamy flavor that's lightly seasoned with nutmeg. This is a highly versatile recipe; add thyme or try different potato varieties depending on what you have on hand. You can even swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth for a vegan meal that's diabetes friendly.

Low-Calorie Broccoli Soup

 1 tbsp olive oil
 1 large onion, diced
 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
 2 (10 oz) packages chopped frozen broccoli, thawed
 1 potato, peeled and chopped
 4 chicken broth
 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
 salt and pepper to taste
1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan, and sauté onion and garlic until tender. Mix in broccoli, potato, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

2

With a hand mixer or in a blender, puree the mixture until smooth. Return to the saucepan, and reheat. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

8 servings

Amount per serving
Calories64
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g3%
Sodium 196mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 102g38%
Protein 28g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.